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Resume Advice

As a designer, your resumé needs to accurately communicate your skills, abilities and work experiences — while also demonstrating your specific design sensibility. The organization of information, the choice of typefaces, and the details of typography must all effectively show your competence in the field of design. The following articles provide useful advice on both the form and content of an effective design resumé:

“Design critiques at UW pushed me to become a much better designer. I had to articulate my design decisions, and I also had to empathize with feedback about my work. Critiques taught me how to think more deeply about how I design and who I design for.”

Amy, 2011

“The important challenges of the 21st century don't have clear answers. Simply talking about issues theoretically can slow innovation. Building without strategy can be a waste of time. The intersection of thoughtful strategy and execution is where the best answers will be found. The UWVCD program provides a solid foundation for solving abstract problems with concrete solutions.”